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Background/Objectives: Dental implants are a preferred solution for missing teeth, but peri-implantitis remains a major challenge in implant dentistry. This narrative review provides an overview of the therapeutic interventions for peri-implantitis b...

Effective dentist-patient communication underpins care, empowering informed decisions, reducing anxiety, improving efficiency, and fostering trust through clear, accurate, cohesive exchanges. This narrative review used a structured Medline search of...

Objectives: To evaluate the clinical effectiveness and safety of natural products compared with chlorhexidine (CHX) as adjuncts to non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) in patients with periodontitis. Materials and Methods: This systematic review w...

Background: Haptic virtual simulation (HVS) has emerged as a promising tool in dental education, yet evidence comparing its performance to conventional preclinical training remains limited. Establishing its effectiveness is essential to support its i...

Background/Objectives: This study aimed to compare the cleaning efficacy, biomechanical stress distribution under simulated occlusal loading after instrumentation, and irrigant dynamics of three NiTi rotary systems, namely ProTaper Gold, TruNatomy, a...

Background: The pursuit of a successful dental career extends beyond clinical skills to encompass various personal and professional attributes. Understanding the qualities that define a successful dentist from the perspective of dental students is es...

Background/Objectives: This study compared the marginal fit of CAD/CAM zirconia copings based on digital and conventional impression techniques by using a new method of tooth section examination. Methods: Twenty premolars were prepared for an all-cer...

Background/Objectives: Thymol (THY) is widely used in oral care products for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity, but data on its cytocompatibility, potential differential effects on oropharyngeal-derived cells, and mucosal irritation un...

Background: Idiopathic osteosclerosis is a non-expansile bone lesion of unknown etiology, mostly detected incidentally on dental radiographs. It is typically asymptomatic and does not require intervention. Methods: This case report presents a rare cl...

Background/Objectives: Conventional wound care often fails to address the complex pathology of diabetic wounds adequately. Research shows that hyaluronic acid and its derivatives promote tissue regeneration in the later stages of wound healing. We ev...

Background/Objectives: Understanding changes in dental service utilization is vital for planning effective oral health strategies in aging societies. In this study, we aimed to elucidate nationwide trends in major dental procedures in Japan from fisc...

Objectives: Early childhood caries (ECC) remains a significant global health issue. COVID-19 disrupted protective factors such as in-office parental support and routine dental screenings. This study investigates caries prevalence and severity in Hung...

Background: Post-extraction alveolar ridge is an important factor affecting dental implant restoration. Among myriads of bone grafting materials, dentinal grafts are gaining faster popularity among clinicians. Unlike conventional xenografts derived f...

Background: Haptic virtual simulators are increasingly incorporated into dental education, yet it remains unclear whether the sequence of simulation-based and natural-tooth training influences early endodontic skill acquisition. Objective: The object...

Background/Objectives: Marginal fit is a key determinant of the clinical performance of CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided DesignComputer-Aided Manufacturing) inlay restorations. This in vitro study compared the vertical marginal gap (VMG) of three chairside CA...

Background: Hyaluronic acid (HA) and β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) are widely used biomaterials in periodontal and alveolar regeneration; however, their complementary biological roles across soft- and hard-tissue healing have not been join...

Background/Objectives: It is essential to test the accuracy of artificial intelligence-assisted tools that detect dental pathologies from radiographs. This study aimed to evaluate the test characteristics of an artificial intelligence-assisted convol...

Background/Objectives: This study aimed to compare the biological effects of two amelogenin-derived peptides—the leucine-rich amelogenin peptide (LRAP) and a synthetic peptide (SP)—on human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) and human bone m...

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the retentive forces and oral health-related quality of life of completely edentulous subjects wearing heat-cured, 3D-printed, and polyamide complete denture (CD) bases at different intervals. Subjects and Metho...

Background: Dental caries and poor oral hygiene remain major public health problems among school-aged children, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Teachers play a strategic role in delivering sustainable school-based oral health educat...

Background/Objectives: Root canal instrumentation has a crucial role in the success of endodontic treatment. However, management of curved root canals remains a challenge. This study aimed to compare the performance of four rotatory file systems, Pro...

Background: The piezoelectric saw is a technology used in osteotomies, providing precise and minimally invasive cuts, especially in areas close to vital structures. Despite its advantages, limitations such as prolonged surgical time and restrictions...

Background: Oral health is a key component of general health and quality of life in the elderly. Residents of long-term care facilities (LTCFs) are particularly vulnerable to poor oral health due to multimorbidity, polypharmacy, and dependence on car...

Background/Objectives: The main objective of optimizing the composition of dental implants is to improve tissue compatibility for enhanced biological/biochemical performance. In this context, research on the development of new titanium alloys in dent...

Background: Early childhood caries is closely associated with oral dysbiosis and the proliferation of Streptococcus mutans. Oral probiotics, particularly Lactobacillus reuteri and Lactobacillus rhamnosus, have been proposed as ecological modulators c...

Background/Objectives: Artificial teeth in complete dentures are classified according to the materials used: porcelain (PO) or composite resin (CR). However, these materials’ effects on function, patient satisfaction, and quality of life (QOL),...

Background: The majority of cleft palate patients have been reported to suffer from otitis media with effusion (OME). The improvement of velopharyngeal function (VPF) after palatoplasty might be evidence for the improvement of the function of the Eus...

Objective: This study aimed to assess the impact of different adhesive systems on the color stability of composite veneers following their exposure to various common beverages. Materials and Methods: A single layer of commercially available adhesives...

Objectives: This study aimed to determine whether surface wear, identified through the superimposition of intraoral scans (IOS), can predict subsurface damage progression detected by optical coherence tomography (OCT) during fatigue testing of comput...

Background: The aim of this study is to investigate the potential link between the use of specific medications and oral adverse drug reactions. Methods: The 100 most frequently prescribed drugs in Germany in 2023 were compiled using the “PharMa...

Background: Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by progressive destruction of tooth-supporting tissues and sustained microbial dysbiosis. Increasing evidence suggests that chronic oral inflammation may be associated with o...

Background/Objectives: Dental caries remains one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide, making enamel remineralization a key objective in minimally invasive dentistry. This in vitro study compared the remineralization efficacy of five ther...

Background/Objectives: Orthodontically induced root resorption (OIRR) is a well-documented but undesired consequence of orthodontic treatment. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the diagnostic performance of artificial intellige...

Background: Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) is a chronic orofacial pain condition characterized by a burning sensation in the oral cavity without identifiable lesions. It predominantly affects women (especially postmenopausal) but can occur in men. BMS...

Background/Objectives: Light-curing dental resin composites remain limited by high polymerization shrinkage, inadequate wear resistance, and elevated water sorption. The combined influence of filler shape, size, and loading level on mechanical perfor...

Background/Objectives: Multilayer zirconia restorations can feature a shade gradient or a strength gradient, with layers differing in color or phase composition within the same material. The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the color stabil...

Background: Nickel–titanium (NiTi) endodontic instruments have undergone significant improvements in heat treatment processing and geometric design, aimed at enhancing flexibility, cutting efficiency, and fatigue strength. Reciprocating motion...

Background/Objectives: Anaphylaxis is a rare occurrence in dental practice, yet when it happens, it demands swift management, as untreated cases can be fatal. The aim of this study is to evaluate the level of knowledge among dental students and resid...

Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of systemic chronic diseases among patients undergoing endodontic therapy in a University Department of Endodontology and to assess their potential implications for treatment planning and prognosis. Methods: A re...

Background/Objectives: Oral mucosal wounds are frequently encountered in daily dental practice and are often difficult to manage because of continuous exposure to saliva, mastication, and mechanical irritation. This technical note describes the clini...

Objective: This study aimed to compare the accuracy of two large language models (LLMs)—ChatGPT (version 3.5) and Google Gemini (formerly Bard)—in answering dental caries-related multiple-choice questions (MCQs) using a simulated student...

Introduction: Antibiotics are routinely prescribed for odontogenic abscesses in emergency departments and dental offices. Augmentin is recommended for moderate to severe dentofacial infections. It is usually prescribed in two popular regimens, namely...

Background: Systemic bone loss, particularly osteoporosis, and periodontal disease are highly prevalent chronic conditions that share common risk factors and biological pathways. Increasing evidence suggests a bidirectional relationship between these...

Background and Objectives: Preheated composite resins have been proposed as an alternative to conventional luting agents due to their improved resistance, color stability, and adaptation. This review aims to critically evaluate the current literature...

Background: Congenital Insensitivity to Pain and Anhidrosis (CIPA) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by congenital analgesia, anhidrosis, and multisystem involvement affecting the musculoskeletal, cutaneous, oral, and para-oral str...

Background: Altered passive eruption (APE) is one of the etiological factors associated with excessive gingival display and is commonly treated with esthetic crown lengthening (ECL). However, existing classification systems provide limited guidance f...

Objectives: Investigating and comparing the micro-tensile bond strength (µTBS) of etch-and-rinse (ER) or self-etch (SE) adhesives on sound (s) and eroded (e) human (H) and bovine (B) dentin. Methods: Twenty-four human and bovine teeth were divi...

Background: Integrity, encompassing honesty, accountability, and ethical conduct, is a cornerstone of the dental profession, essential for patient trust and safety. Despite its importance, academic dishonesty remains a pervasive issue in dental educa...

Background/Objectives: Limited residual bone height in the atrophic posterior maxilla complicates implant placement. Transcrestal sinus elevation can be used to correct bone shrinkage after sinus pneumatization or crestal bone loss. This study evalua...

Background: Previous reports suggest that patient age at the time of implant placement is not a factor in implant survival. However, analysis of data compiled for a previously published study on the effect of enamel matrix derivative (EMD), a frequen...